AI Governance, Cybersecurity & Privacy Law Speaker: Tara Swaminatha

Former federal crime prosecutor, information security technologist and cybersecurity attorney, Tara Swaminatha delivers engaging presentations that help organizations navigate AI governance, cybersecurity, privacy law and cyber risk with confidence.

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience spanning technology, law and executive advising, Tara translates complex legal and technical issues into practical guidance for executives, boards, legal professionals, security teams and business leaders. Whether speaking at conferences, corporate events or executive workshops, Tara provides actionable insights that her audiences can immediately understand and apply in their organizations. 

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Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Past Speaking Events

Why Organizations Choose Tara

With her unique background, Tara brings a rare combination of technical, legal and government experience. Before practicing law, she worked as an information security technologist, giving her firsthand knowledge of the technical challenges organizations face.

Tara later served as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section and was a partner at an Am Law 100 firm before founding ZeroDay Law.

Known for making complex topics approachable and interesting, Tara combines practical advice, real-world case studies and engaging storytelling to help audiences better understand today’s evolving AI, cybersecurity and privacy landscapes.

Speaking Topics

With a diverse background and a wide array of expertise, Tara has experience talking about many cyber and legal topics, including:

  • AI Governance and Responsible AI
  • AI Risk Management and Compliance
  • AI Vendor Contracts and Data Governance
  • Cybersecurity Law
  • Privacy Law
  • Incident Response Planning
  • Cyber Risk Management and Compliance
  • Privacy Governance
  • Cybersecurity Planning
  • Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Guide for Boards of Directors
  • AI, Privacy and Emerging Technologies
  • Global Security and Privacy Regulations
Looking for a customized presentation? Tara regularly develops tailored presentations based on event needs, organizational objectives and specific audience. Include your requested topic when submitting your  speaking request submission.

Organizations and Conferences

Tara has presented for legal, technology and business audiences throughout the United States and internationally, including:

  • Georgetown Law Cybersecurity Institute

  • American Bar Association

  • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

  • Incident Response Forum

  • American Society of International Law

  • Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS)

  • Corporate Boards USA

  • National Security Institute

Recent Target Audiences

Tara frequently presents for:

  • Corporate leadership teams

  • Boards of directors

  • Legal departments

  • Privacy professionals

  • Cybersecurity professionals

  • Compliance officers

  • Government agencies

  • Industry associations

  • Technology organizations

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

  • More coming soon!

Book Tara Swaminatha for Your Next Event

Whether you’re planning a conference, executive retreat, board education session or industry event, Tara delivers practical and accessible presentations that help organizations better understand AI governance, cybersecurity, privacy law and cyber risk issues.

Request Tara for your next keynote, panel discussion, workshop or executive presentation.

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Past Speaking Events

  • Privacy and Security in the Metaverse (June 20, 2024) The Cyber Breakfast Club, Virtual.
  • Digital Policies for Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, and Resilience (May 21, 2024) ProICT, Washington, D.C.
  • Business Communications Tips and Strategies with Partners, Clients, and the Court (May 3, 2023) CCWC Law Firm Associates, New York, NY.
  • Responding to Cyber-Attacks at Cryptocurrency, NFT, DeFi and other Digital Asset Trading Platforms (April 2023) Incident Response Forum Masterclass 2023, Virtual.
  • Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Guide for the Board (February 2023) Corporate Boards USA, Burbank, California.
  • Avatar Alert! Securing the Metaverse and Rising Privacy Concerns (October 2022) Privacy, Security, Risk 2022. Conference International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Austin, Texas.
  • What Lawyers Should Know about Bug Bounties (September 2022) ABA National Institute on Cybersecurity & Data Protection, San Francisco, California.
  • Privacy 101 for Business Owners: How to Keep Your Customers’ Information, Including Credit Cards and Personal Data, Safe. (June 2022) CCWC, Virtual. 
  • Cybersecurity and Global Privacy Trends (September 2021) 17th Annual CCWC Career Strategies Conference, Los Angeles, CA. 
  • California Consumer Protection Act (November 2019) Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) Annual Conference, Washington, DC.
  • Data Protection and Privacy Legislation for Timor Leste (February 2021) Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership (DCCP). 
  • What’s New in Privacy & Cybersecurity Law: Global Updates (September 2020) CCWC Career Strategies Conference, Virtual. 
  • 2020 Vision: Cybersecurity Trends and the Impact of COVID-19 (May 2020) ABA Litigation Section, Virtual Section Annual Conference.
  • A Law Firm's Responsibility in Managing Data Risk (June 2019) ABA - Fourth National Institute on Cybersecurity and Data Protection, New York University, NY. 
  • Cybersecurity Agenda: Setting for the National Defense Authorization Act (February 2018) National Security Institute, Washington, DC. 
  • 10 Best Practices When Dealing with Ransomware (October 2018) CCWC Career Strategies Conference, New York, NY. 

 

  • GDPR Compliance & Incident Response Best Practices (2018) Squire Patton Boggs, United Kingdom. 
  • After the Breach: Digital Forensics and Remediation (April 2018) Incident Response Forum, Washington, DC.
  • Technology 101: Cybersecurity Basics for Lawyers (May 2017) Georgetown Law Cybersecurity Institute, Washington, DC.
  • Global Compliance Forum: Minimizing Risk to Protect Your Business Interests (November 2017) Squire Patton Boggs, Cleveland, OH.
  • Internet Law & Policy Foundry - Snowden Effect: The Changing Landscape of Subpoenas, Transparency and Trust (October 2016).
  • Responding to a Data Breach: How to Run a Cyber Investigation and Learn from the Breach (May 2016) Georgetown Law Cybersecurity Institute, Washington, DC.
  • Cybersecurity Law 301(May 2016) Blue Cross Blue Shield 50th Annual Lawyers Conference.
  • Cyber Security & NGOs: What Do You Need to Know (April 2016) Interaction (the largest alliance of NGOs). 
  • The Emergence of Cyber Deterrence, Implications for International Law (March 2016) American Society of International Law Annual Meeting.
  • The Role of In-House Counsel in Cybersecurity in Both the Pre-and Post-Breach Worlds (November 2015) 11th Annual General Counsel Institute, NAWL.
  • In a Flash! A Lesson in Cybersecurity (October 2015) CLE on cyber governance and internal investigations. 
  • They keep fighting the good fight: Law enforcement success stories in cybercrime cases and efforts to protect victim companies (September 2015) Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Legal Department. 
  • Cooperative Cybersecurity Summit, Panelist, Law Forum Symposium: Refining Maryland Law in a Technological World (November 2014) University of Baltimore, MD. 
  • Are You Prepared for a Data Breach (October 2014) ICR, Webinar. 
  • Managing Cybersecurity Risk: Governance, Incident Response and Supply Chain/Vendors (July 2014) The Marbury Institute, 
  • US Cybercrime Law and Investigations: Shanghai Prosecutorial Delegation for Office of Global and International Strategies (December 2013) George Mason University.